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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.29, 23,663.52 and 9,593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.29, 23,663.52 and 9,593.33 is: 13,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.29 : 23,663.52 = 9,593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.29/23,663.52 = 9,593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.29x = 23,663.52 × 9,593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.29x = 227,011,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,011,838.00/17,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.17

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